Programme détaillé
Flight to Morocco. Welcome at Marrakech airport and transfer to your riad located in the heart of the medina. Enjoy a stroll through the city, especially to Jemaa el-Fna square: in the evening, it's an extraordinarily lively place. An immediate change of scenery! Dinner at your leisure.
Accommodation: riad
If you prefer not to stay overnight in Marrakech, it is possible to transfer directly to the Aït Bougmez Valley
The vast plains surrounding Marrakech recede as you head towards Azilal. The road winds playfully from one valley to another, leading into the heart of the High Atlas, where the landscape becomes more rugged: this is mountain country. Your muleteer awaits you at the Tizi n'Tirghsit pass (2629 m) for a picnic. Following a shepherd's path along the slopes of Djebel Azourki, you'll reach the Touda ecolodge, located in the village of Zawyat Oulmzi (2200 m).
Accommodation: Touda Ecolodge.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
From Tamda, the caravan sets off towards the vast expanses of southern Morocco to escape the first snows of the High Atlas. This first day of transhumance leads us to Lake Izourar. We meet the nomadic family not far from Touda, to reach the first bivouac together on the Izourar plateau (2500 m).
2 hours of walking.
Accommodation: in tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The caravan heads towards the Tizi-n-Igrourne pass. This is an approach stage to the high passes of the Central High Atlas. The ascent is gentle and gradual, through a wild and austere environment. Arrival at Aqqa-n-Izoughar, with a bivouac at the foot of the Tizi-n-Igrourne pass.
4 hours 30 minutes of walking.
Accommodation: in tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Today, we discover magnificent high-mountain landscapes and trek through Jbel Amzourka, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. We cross the Tizi-n-Igrourne pass (2700 m) and the Tizi-n-Tamgoumart pass (3300 m), then descend towards Igrouren, where we rejoin our nomadic camp.
6 hours of walking.
Accommodation: in tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
After crossing the high passes, the caravan skirts Jbel Abouch, following the Akka-n-Mejdag river, which is lined with pastures. We delve into the heart of the Atlas, into the territory of the Mgoun tribes, discovering a succession of mountains with lunar landscapes. From the summit of Jbel Abouch, we admire breathtaking views stretching as far as the eye can see to the Jbel Saghro massif. Camp is set up at Assfalou Zouggagh.
5 hours of walking.
Accommodation: in tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The caravan continues its descent towards the vast southern plains; this morning, we head for Akka-n-Imjgarne. We follow a dry riverbed upstream to reach the Taghbalout-n-Tizi spring, where we water the animals and replenish our water supply for the evening's bivouac. We continue our ascent to the Tizi-n-Toudate pass, the 'mouflon pass', at 2700 m. Then we descend towards Akka-n-Imjgarne; our path then winds along the wadis and leads us to Imjgarne, where we rejoin our nomadic camp.
4h 30m walking.
Accommodation: in tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The caravan continues its descent towards the vast southern plains; this morning, we head for Akka-n-Imjgarne. We follow a dry riverbed upstream to reach the Taghbalout-n-Tizi spring, where we water the animals and replenish our water supply for the evening's bivouac. We continue our ascent to the Tizi-n-Toudate pass, the 'mouflon pass', at 2700 m. Then we descend towards Akka-n-Imjgarne; our path then winds along the wadis and leads us to Imjgarne, where we rejoin our nomadic camp.
4h 30m walking.
Accommodation: in tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
We leave the nomadic family, who continue their search for pastures and open spaces, and head to the village of Aït Youl where we meet our minibus to travel to Marrakech. En route, we cross the Valley of Roses and Ouarzazate before traversing the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon. Dinner at leisure.
Accommodation: riad.
Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Free time, then airport transfer.
Meals: breakfast.
- Accommodation, meals, and transportation as per the program
- The services of a Moroccan guide specializing in nomadic life
- Trek logistics: mess tent, sleeping tents, thick foam mattresses, and kitchen equipment
- Mineral water during the trip
- International flights
- Insurance
- Your personal expenses, tips, and drinks
- Sleeping bag
- Meals in Marrakech (allow approximately €10 for a good meal)
- Anything not mentioned in "Price includes"
